Immigration - Read the linked articles and summarize the pros and cons to immigration reform

http://www.fairus.org/facts/immigration_now

http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015/10/02/50-years-ago-immigration-changed-in-America

http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/11/19/5-facts-about-illegal-immigration-in-the-u-s/

http://www.pewhispanic.org/2015/11/19/more-mexicans-leaving-than-coming-to-the-u-s/

Fantasy Congress - Week 3

When entering your Congressmen/women's Legislation, you MUST enter the information in the following manner: Team Name Congressmen/women's name If cosponsored or not Bill Number S# or H# How far bill has travelled - Only bills that have been introduced on or after February 4th are eligible. House Bills that are number H.R. 452 or Senate bills that are numbered S-208 are eligible. Resolutions should not be added in.

Fantasy Congress

How did your Congressional Representative do this week? Make sure you include the Congressperson's name and how far the representative's legislation went through Congress. Include your team name on the post.

Fiscal Cliff

Over the break the President and Congress compromised on a piece of legislation. Research that bill and write how you think it would impact America if an agreement could not be worked out.

Political Participation

Political Participation The text discusses the reasons for political participation and also gives reasons for the decline in voter turnout in the United States. With this information, formulate a strategy to increase voter participation. Consider target groups, electoral procedures and legal requirements.

Federalism

"Federalism is no longer necessary. As a result most important issues are either national or global in scope. The U.S. would be better off if the states served as administrative districts only as is the case in a unitary government." Assess the validity of these statements. How would your life be different if we had a unitary system? Be specific.

Empire of Reason

The Empire of Reason movie online

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=empire+of+reason+movie&docid=607996979111005833&mid=4392E3B5682EFFAA28BB4392E3B5682EFFAA28BB&view=detail&FORM=VIRE